5 Hard Lessons I Learned from Social Media Dating
Slut Shamed and Dumped Because of a Past Hookup
I Choose to Love Myself More Than I Love My Man
5 Reasons to Be with A Man Who Loves Your More
When A Relationship is Almost Right But Not Quite
The In and Out Man: Why Your Ex Man Keeps Coming Back
The Benefits of Settling Down With A Reformed Playboy
Is Marriage Really Hard? Married Folks Speak Out
How to Show Him You’ve Changed & Deserve a Second Chance
5 Moments That Shape a Woman’s Love Life
The gay man’s perspective: Darren Maddox
Let’s first address the issue of you feeling “dirty.” You did nothing wrong here, so please don’t feel like you’re the one to blame for your current situation. The shitty part is that you were the lucky “recipient” of a gift you cannot return. However, I think it’s great that you’re taking a proactive approach to this and not denying that you have an STD. Too many people don’t assume responsibility and others inherit their stupidity. (Sound familiar?) But it’s not the end of the world, there are tons of people living with herpes in all walks of life. There are even dating sites dedicated to them.
Other members of the 4-Way may differ with me on this one, but I don’t think you need to do a grand reveal to everyone you meet. Address this as you would any other topic when getting to know someone in a dating situation; there are certain things we tell people up front and certain things that we reveal as the relationship progresses. I’m just saying, don’t close yourself off to the possibility of meeting someone who will understand. There are also lots of support groups out there that can help you, so perhaps consider starting there to see how others have dealt with this.
The straight woman’s perspective: Rebecca Brown
BG, did you know that there are over 60 million other Americans carrying the herpes virus? And of those 60 million, 70 percent don’t even know they have it. If you’re dirty, then there are a lot more dirty people out there. But you’re not dirty. This is a virus, not a death sentence. You got it from doing what people do every single day—having intimate physical contact with others. That’s not dirty, BG, that’s just natural. Before you’re able to have a discussion with any partner about this, you’re going to have to come to terms with how you feel about yourself.
Slut Shamed and Dumped Because of a Past Hookup
I Choose to Love Myself More Than I Love My Man
5 Reasons to Be with A Man Who Loves Your More
When A Relationship is Almost Right But Not Quite
The In and Out Man: Why Your Ex Man Keeps Coming Back
The Benefits of Settling Down With A Reformed Playboy
Is Marriage Really Hard? Married Folks Speak Out
How to Show Him You’ve Changed & Deserve a Second Chance
5 Moments That Shape a Woman’s Love Life
The gay man’s perspective: Darren Maddox
Let’s first address the issue of you feeling “dirty.” You did nothing wrong here, so please don’t feel like you’re the one to blame for your current situation. The shitty part is that you were the lucky “recipient” of a gift you cannot return. However, I think it’s great that you’re taking a proactive approach to this and not denying that you have an STD. Too many people don’t assume responsibility and others inherit their stupidity. (Sound familiar?) But it’s not the end of the world, there are tons of people living with herpes in all walks of life. There are even dating sites dedicated to them.
Other members of the 4-Way may differ with me on this one, but I don’t think you need to do a grand reveal to everyone you meet. Address this as you would any other topic when getting to know someone in a dating situation; there are certain things we tell people up front and certain things that we reveal as the relationship progresses. I’m just saying, don’t close yourself off to the possibility of meeting someone who will understand. There are also lots of support groups out there that can help you, so perhaps consider starting there to see how others have dealt with this.
The straight woman’s perspective: Rebecca Brown
BG, did you know that there are over 60 million other Americans carrying the herpes virus? And of those 60 million, 70 percent don’t even know they have it. If you’re dirty, then there are a lot more dirty people out there. But you’re not dirty. This is a virus, not a death sentence. You got it from doing what people do every single day—having intimate physical contact with others. That’s not dirty, BG, that’s just natural. Before you’re able to have a discussion with any partner about this, you’re going to have to come to terms with how you feel about yourself.